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Trump’s lawyers told a New York appellate court on March 18 that they had contacted about 30 surety companies without finding one willing to back the full $454 million civil fraud judgment, a development that could let New York start enforcement if the court does not grant relief.
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Trump’s lawyers told a New York appellate court on March 18 that they had contacted about 30 surety companies without finding one willing to back the full $454 million civil fraud judgment, a development that could let New York start enforcement if the court does not grant relief.
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Trump’s lawyers told a New York appellate court on March 18 that they had contacted about 30 surety companies without finding one willing to back the full $454 million civil fraud judgment, a development that could let New York start enforcement if the court does not grant relief.
Trump’s lawyers told a New York appellate court on March 18, 2024, that securing a full bond for the fraud judgment against him was not possible after efforts with more than 30 surety companies and underwriters came up empty. The filing put his ability to meet the appellate security requirement under a bright spotlight as the case moved toward enforcement.
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